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The [[semantic space]] of {{tp|sijelo}} |
The core of the [[semantic space]] of {{tp|sijelo}} is related to the physical body of [[w:Animacy|animate]] or living beings. It may also refer to the torso specifically, especially when contrasted with the head ({{tp|[[lawa]]}}) or the limbs ({{tp|[[luka]]}}, {{tp|[[noka]]}}). By extension, it can refer to the substance or the form of a non-animate object. |
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In some contexts, it may also be used to describe the physical as opposed to the non-physical, or animate as opposed to non-animate. It is sometimes used metaphorically for non-physical representations of the self, such as an online user account. |
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Revision as of 12:57, 18 May 2024
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| Pronunciation | /ˈsi |
|---|---|
| Usage | 2023: Core (99% → )2022: Core (99%) |
| Book and era | nimi pu |
| Part of speech | Content word |
| Codepoint | U+F195B |
sijelo is a core content word relating to the body.
Etymology
The word sijelo is derived from Croatian tijelo, meaning "body".[1]
Semantic space
The core of the semantic space of sijelo is related to the physical body of animate or living beings. It may also refer to the torso specifically, especially when contrasted with the head (lawa) or the limbs (luka, noka). By extension, it can refer to the substance or the form of a non-animate object.
In some contexts, it may also be used to describe the physical as opposed to the non-physical, or animate as opposed to non-animate. It is sometimes used metaphorically for non-physical representations of the self, such as an online user account.
pu
In the "Official Toki Pona Dictionary" section, the book Toki Pona: The Language of Good defines sijelo as:
NOUN body (of person or animal), physical state, torso
ku
For Toki Pona Dictionary, respondents in ma pona pi toki pona translated these English words as sijelo:[2]
body5, torso4, flesh3, physically2, form2, figure2, self2, physical2
sitelen pona
The sitelen pona glyph for sijelo () depicts a body, with a horizontal line and three perpenticular lines below it. It possibly repsents the shoulders on top, a torso, and two arms on the sides. The glyph is normally drawn with thinner, square proportions to avoid confusion with selo.
sitelen sitelen
References
- ↑ "Word Origins". tokipona.org. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002.
- ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362. pp. 399–340.
Further reading
- "sijelo" on lipu Linku
- "sijelo" on lipu Wikipesija
- "sijelo" on English Wiktionary